Inwood Forest Community Improvement Association
Board of Directors Meeting
White Oak Conference Center
May 8, 2013 Meeting
Board Members Present:
President Julie Grothues
Second Vice President Tom Haynes
Treasurer Jane Martin
Director Marida Curry
Board Members Absent:
First Vice President Hugo DuBois
Director Dennie Hodge
Secretary Sharon DeRousse
Executive Session
The executive session began at 8:08 pm.
Deed Restrictions
There was a discussion of the 26 addresses Grothues emailed the board about on May 8th. Grothues recommended that these homeowners be sent certified letters for outstanding deed restriction violations. There was discussion about several addresses.
Collections
There was a discussion about the 9 addresses with past due amounts in excess of $1,100 that were included in Martin’s May 3rd email to the board. She recommended that these addresses be sent certified demand letters.
59xx Bent Bough
The issues regarding the side fence at this address were reviewed. The fence is over the setback line and did not have ACC approval. The Board discussed the issue. At the April meeting, the board voted to not ask the homeowner to move the fence. Grothues spoke with the HS about the current status of this issue. HS recommended that the board send an agreement to the homeowners in which the homeowners would agree that the current fence is in violation of the deed restrictions and that if/when the fence is replaced, it must be moved back within the setback requirement per the deed restriction.
55xx Arncliffe
The ACC request for the new home construction on this lot did not meet the minimum square footage requirements per the deed restrictions. Grothues noted that the city legal department was notified of this. They reviewed the deed restrictions and issued a stop work order to the homeowner. The homeowners were told that they need to reapply for a permit. They also need to submit a new ACC request to IFCIA. The board discussed the potential need for a cease and desist letter from IFCIA’s attorneys if construction continues.
76xx Antoine
The Board discussed the residency issues related to this home. IFCIA is currently corresponding with the homeowner and has requested information that would help IFCIA determine if the home is part of a program that the homeowner claims. To date, the homeowner has not provided the requested information.
56xx Cone Crest
A shed was built in the backyard of this lot. No ACC form was submitted. A permit is not required by the city of Houston since the shed is not more than 10’ x 12’. The shed appears to be over the utility easement line. This address is included in the 26 addresses recommended for certified legal letter noted above.
It was also noted that the homeowner submitted an ACC request for demolition of the garage and it was denied. To date, the homeowner has removed the siding of the garage. HS suggested sending a cease and desist letter to stop the demolition of the garage.
Other
Curry suggested sending friendly reminder letters to the homeowners with suggestions of ways they can avoid receiving violation letters and help keep up the community.
Adjournment
With no further business to come before the Board in Executive Session, the meeting was formally adjourned to General Session at 8:44 pm.